Feng Shui Crystals are often used as a means to decrease stress and calm anxious feelings. The world is currently undergoing tremendous economic and political change. Unexpected life changes often create worries about job security, financial well being and many other life draining personal and social anxieties. It has become quite evident to me that we are going to have to learn how to deal with more stress and the apprehensiveness which is being brought about by these overwhelming uncertainties. Hematite is the best Feng Shui Crystal to use for these challenging times and the worries which arise in our daily lives. This Feng Shui Crystal is very shiny and comes if various grades of gun-metal gray. When searching for Hematite you will find shades of stones ranging from mid dark to very dark. The best way to benefit from Hematite is to purchase a piece of jewelry to wear throughout the day. I personally recommend a bracelet worn on the wrist where it will have direct contact with your arteries and ultimately impact your pulse. Contact with the arteries is important because stress, elevates our heart rate causing long term damage to our health. Hematite will counteract the negative impact of elevated heart rates by supporting and maintaining a consistent stress-free state throughout the body. I would also consider placing a piece of Hematite under your bed at night because stress has a profound effect on our ability to get the necessary rest while sleeping. Simply put a couple of pieces of Hematite in a pouch and tie it under the center of the bed. In a short period of time, you will experience a more restful night's sleep. Please keep in mind that the Hematite does not have to be expensive to be effective. In fact, Hematite is one of the more cost effective stones you will ever need to purchase. Purchase Hematite in tumbled form when using it under your bed, where it will not be seen most of the time. These pieces are not finely polished, like jewelry, and are "tumbled" with many other little pieces in order to remove the rawness experienced when the stone is immediately removed from the earth. Hematite, in tumbled form, will run anywhere from .50 cents to 3.00 USD depending on the on the quality of the stone. You will need to place about six pieces of this stone in a pouch to achieve the desired results. If you cannot place a pouch of Hematite under your bed, simply put the pieces in a dish and place it on your nightstand next to your bed. This will work equally as well. So happy dreams and a well rested night sleep to all! Namaste, San Dan Yi